What is Zero’s backstory in Holes
Zero's real name is Hector Zeroni, but he has been called Zero for most of his life. He has been homeless for most of his life, and his mother abandoned (or lost) him when he was still small. Zero has not had much of an education so he does not know how to read or write.
Why was Zero sent to Camp Green Lake
He was sent to Camp Green Lake because he'd stolen a pair of sneakers from a store the day after he'd taken Clyde Livingston's sneakers.
Why is zero important in the book Holes
And of course, as Madame Zeroni's great-grandson, his friendship with Stanley is the key to breaking the curse. Zero is the guy who convinces Stanley to break out of his shell and start his life over. You could even say that Zero is really the center, the crux of the whole book.
Why doesn t stanley go after zero
He knows he should go out after Zero, but he doesn't. He digs Zero's hole alone, wondering if maybe they could make it to God's Thumb where there's possibly water. Stanley thinks that even if they made it there, they'd still have to come back eventually and face the Warden.
What crime did zero commit in Holes
Zero is the one who stole the shoes that Stanley was arrested for and accused of stealing. He is the descendant of Madame Zeroni, the woman who put a curse on Stanley's family.
What did zero steal in Holes
In an especially tough moment, Zero confesses to stealing Clyde Livingston's shoes, the shoes that Stanley was falsely convicted of stealing.
Why did Zero help Stanley
Turns out Zero was helping Stanley out since he knows he didn't steal the sunflower seeds. And when Stanley points out that Zero didn't steal them either (good point), Zero tells him, "You didn't steal the sneakers" (22.14).
Who is the bad guy in Holes
Warden Walker
Warden Walker is the antagonist in Holes.
Why did zero hit Mr Pendanski
Pendanski taunts Zero about how stupid he is. Zero says that he will not dig any more holes and when Mr. Pendanski tells him that digging holes is all he'll ever be good for, Zero smashes his shovel across Mr. Pendanski's face and runs away.
What did zero do for Stanley
Zero confessed to Stanley that he was the one who stole Clyde Livingston's sneakers, which made him the reason that Stanley was there. Zero told Stanley that he lived on the streets his whole life and he always took what he needed to survive.
What is zero’s real name Holes
A key character in the book Holes is Zero. His real name is Hector Zeroni, and he is sent to Camp Green Lake. He gets the nickname, in part, because of his perceived lack of intelligence. The other characters originally do not think much of Zero, and he is thought to be unintelligent.
Why did zero steal the shoes
It was there that he saw the sneakers and took them for his own. He did not realize he was stealing; he just needed shoes. When everyone made a fuss Zero took the shoes off and left them on a parked car. He was later arrested for trying to steal a new pair of sneakers from a shoe store.
What is Stanley’s crime
He tells the other campers that he is there because he stole a pair of sneakers from a famous baseball player, Clyde 'Sweet Feet' Livingston, but they don't believe him. In fact, Stanley was innocent of the crime, and simply the victim of his family's curse.
Why does the counselor hate Zero
He insists that Zero has nothing to offer, is unable to learn, and is only good for digging holes.
Why did zero steal the sneakers
Chapter 41: Secrets
Zero didn't want anyone asking questions. Zero also reveals how he got arrested and found himself at Camp Green Lake. Since he was so used to stealing but didn't know it was wrong, he took Clyde Livingston's shoes because they were used.
Who killed Sam Holes
Walker
Sam is sad to leave Mary Lou behind but Katherine tells him they must hurry. Although Sam is strong, he cannot row faster than Trout Walker's motorized boat. Walker crashes into Sam's boat and Sam is shot and killed.
Who bullied zero in Holes
Because Zero is quiet and doesn't like to answer questions, he is an easy victim at Camp Green Lake, and even the counselors take advantage. Mr. Pendanski calls him 'stupid' and bullies him in front of all the campers.
Is Mr Pendanski a bad guy
Mr.
Pendanski is in charge of tent D, Stanley's tent at Camp Green Lake. He seems to be friendly but really he is just as mean as the Warden and Mr. Sir.
How did zero begin to steal
Zero explains his childhood to Stanley, how he went to the same homeless shelter as Clyde Livingston once in a while. It was there that he saw the sneakers and took them for his own. He did not realize he was stealing; he just needed shoes.
Why was zero sick in Holes
Eventually, Zero gets sick because he has been eating from cans of 100-year-old peaches. Stanley does not give up on his friend, however. He carries him up the mountain to the water.
What does zero eat in Holes
The onions that Stanley and Zero eat towards the end of the movie are actually apples wrapped in an edible cover. Sigourney Weaver wanted to be in this film because "Holes" is her daughter's favorite book.
What is Madame Zeroni’s curse
What is Madame Zeroni's curse Madame Zeroni says that if Elya Yelnats fails to fulfill his duty of carrying her up the mountain to drink from the stream, he and his descendants will be cursed forever. Elya fails to fulfill his duty and he believes that his bad luck is a result of Madame Zeroni's curse.
Why did zero help Stanley
Turns out Zero was helping Stanley out since he knows he didn't steal the sunflower seeds. And when Stanley points out that Zero didn't steal them either (good point), Zero tells him, "You didn't steal the sneakers" (22.14).
What does zero suffer from
Zero is weak and suffering from stomach cramps (ick), but he uses the shovel he took when he ran away from camp to help him walk.
Why did zero leave the camp
The two families have a history as Zero's great-great-great-grandmother put a curse on the Yelnats family; this curse was finally broken when Stanley carried Zero up a mountain. Zero leaves camp after hitting Mr. Pendanski with a shovel and walks off into the desert.
